Dear Livingston Park Families,

Welcome to the school year! All of us here at Livingston Park are excited to work with you and your children to have a successful and rewarding school year. 

Our Livingston Park School family embraces a culture of diverse and empathetic lifelong learners who are empowered to contribute to our ever changing world with excellence in perseverance, innovation, and global citizenship.

Because we value high-quality education, we believe:

• All students can and will learn

• All learning must be standards-based, challenging, relevant, and developmentally appropriate

• Our teaching must respond to the needs of our students

• All learning must occur in safe and secure environments

• All staff will dedicate themselves to supporting student achievement

• A variety of instructional modalities and technology tools must be used to accomplish student learning

Because we value global citizenship, we believe:

• Students must explore different cultures and perspectives

• Students and adults will collaborate and work as a team

• Students must be able to communicate respectfully

• Students must have the opportunity to demonstrate proper respect, responsibility, and positive citizenship in their school and community

Because we value family, we believe:

• All students need positive relationships with faculty and staff members

• All students need positive adults who can model inclusive behaviors

• All students need opportunities to develop social and emotional skills

• All students and staff should be welcomed, accepted and cherished

• We must care for one another and use thoughtful words and actions

Because we value perseverance and innovation, we believe:

• Our school should promote and reflect a “growth mindset”

• Students should be engaged in work that is rigorous, relevant, meaningful and calls for creativity and problem-solving skills

• All students need specific, actionable feedback on their work

• All students require instruction that is tailored to their individual needs. 

• Student-centered instruction allows for students to best demonstrate innovative thinking

All of this work is possible when our school families collaborate with us in partnership. When we work together, we can provide children with the support and encouragement that allows for them to thrive. We invite all families to join our PTO and explore the wonderful programs they offer our school, and we thank you for your support. 

Warmly,

Mr. Dawson, School Principal